The nursing assistant can best help decrease the discomfort of a person who is put on NPO ("nothing by mouth") status by providing:

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Frequent oral care helps to relieve some of the discomfort of a person put on NPO status until the person can have fluids again. Chewing gum may help some, but not as effectively as oral care. The other options are not appropriate since they provide water in some form.

The Nursing Assistant Can Best Help Decrease the Discomfort of a Person